Private Lessons for any age

Lakeshore Music offers private lessons for violin, trumpet and piano.  Our instructors are very friendly and experienced, and are graduates of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Our philosophy:  Although we set high standards for our students, we believe the most important thing is that they learn to appreciate music and to have fun.

We host two student recitals and a holiday music party annually.

Fees
30-minute lesson     $30 (for beginners only)
45-minute lesson     $45
60-minute lesson     $60

Recital Fee              $45
Travel Fee               $1 – $10 (for lessons off-site)
Rescheduling Fee      $5
Late Payment Fee     $5

Lesson and travel fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis. The number of lessons is determined by the Lakeshore Music calendar. Payments are due on the 28th day of each month. If payment is not received by the 1st day of each new month (regardless of the day of the week), a late payment fee will be applied to the following invoice. Lakeshore Music must be notified of any changes in the amount of lessons or other fees by the 12th day of the month the payment is due. Otherwise the student/parent is responsible for the full amount due as stated on the invoice. There is no refund on any fees.

If a student/parent notifies Lakeshore Music of a conflict with a regular lesson on or before the 12th day of the previous month, the student has the choice to either cancel the lesson or request a make-up lesson. If the choice is made to cancel the lesson, it will not be billed on the following invoice.

If a student/parent notifies Lakeshore Music of a conflict with a regular lesson after the 12th day of the previous month but at least one week before the lesson, no credit will be given, however, a make-up lesson is possible.

If a student/parent notifies Lakeshore Music of a conflict with a regular lesson within one week of the lesson but before 9 pm the night before the lesson, a make-up lesson is possible with a $5 rescheduling fee.

If a student/parent notifies Lakeshore Music of a conflict with a regular lesson on the day of the lesson, or if no notice is given, no credit and no make-up lesson will be given.

If a Lakeshore Music instructor notifies a student/parent of a conflict with a regular lesson at least one week before the lesson, a make-up lesson will be given sometime within the semester. If the make-up cannot be scheduled within the semester, it will be credited at the end of the semester.

If a Lakeshore Music instructor notifies a student/parent of a conflict with a regular lesson within one week but before 9 pm the day before the lesson, the student/parent may request credit for that lesson, or a make-up lesson.

If a Lakeshore Music instructor notifies a student/parent of a conflict with a regular lesson on the day of the lesson, or if no notice is made, the student/parent may request a refund or credit for that lesson, or a make-up lesson.

The instructor will give at least one reasonable (not during school hours) make-up lesson time, or the lesson may be rescheduled to the make-up week after the recital. Make-up lessons must be scheduled within the same semester as defined in the Lakeshore Music calendar, but cannot be scheduled in place of a regular lesson time. Make-up lessons cannot be rescheduled. Rescheduling fees will be applied to the following invoice.

Students perform at least once in recitals in May or June.  Recital date will be announced  by April, 2006. Recital fees are billed for the month during which the recital takes place. Recital fees are not refundable or transferable. If a student does not wish to participate in a recital, Lakeshore Music must be notified by the 12th day of the previous month. Otherwise, the student/parent is responsible for the payment of the recital fee. Recital fees cover the cost of renting the facility, renting/tuning the piano, accompanists, recording/CD, and the reception.